China is leveling up its game to protect its enterprises' intellectual property (IP) rights on the global stage! 🌍✨
On Wednesday, Song Beibei, a senior official from the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), announced a series of proactive steps to help Chinese businesses navigate and resolve IP disputes overseas.
So, what's the scoop? 🕵️♀️
China has established 71 sub-centers across the country dedicated to managing international IP disputes. But that's not all! They've also set up branch centers in five countries to guide Chinese enterprises in safeguarding their IP rights abroad. Talk about thinking globally! 🌐
\"We're ramping up training and expert guidance,\" Song shared, highlighting the CNIPA's intensified efforts to support businesses venturing beyond borders.
But wait, there's more! For industries like cross-border e-commerce, the CNIPA is putting monitoring mechanisms into overdrive. 🚀 They've released monitoring reports and timely reminder letters to keep enterprises in the loop about potential risks. Plus, they've created an information service platform offering comprehensive guidelines on IP protection in major countries. Knowledge is power, right? 💡
With Chinese enterprises making waves in global trade, they're inevitably facing more IP disputes overseas. \"The lack of expertise, response capacity, and information has become a major hurdle for some businesses aiming for international expansion,\" Song noted.
But fear not! China is committed to stepping up support for its enterprises. So far, the CNIPA has inked intellectual property cooperation agreements with 57 countries under the Belt and Road Initiative. Now that's teamwork! 🤝
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China strives to bolster overseas IP protection for enterprises
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